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Researchers Identify Thousands of High-Risk Cancer Gene Variants

Researchers have investigated the impact of all possible genetic changes in the tumor suppressor gene BAP1.
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Novel Gene Expression Technology Discovers Rare T Cells Associated With Autoimmune Disease

Scientists have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma.
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AI Model Can Select Treatments To Help Improve Cancer Therapy Responses

A new artificial intelligence tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University.
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Repurposed Cancer Drug May Help Prevent Damage From COVID-19 Infection

A new study has shown that a repurposed cancer drug can suppress a molecule that promotes lung inflammation during COVID-19 infection.
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Scientists Discover Three New Relatives of the Chocolate Plant

The new species, discovered in the rain forests of South America, are closely related to Theobroma cacao, the tree that bears cocoa beans which are of tremendous economic importance.
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30-Minute Workout Increases Tumor-Killing White Blood Cells in Breast Cancer Patients’ Bloodstream

A new study has shown that a 30-minute workout can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients.
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Insulin-Triggering Nutrients Vary From Person to Person

New UBC research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person, with implications for personalized nutrition strategies.
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“Selfish Genes” Provide Viruses With a Competitive Advantage

"Selfish genes" previously thought to have no benefit to their host organisms have been shown to provide viruses with a competitive advantage.
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New Electrolyte Design Could Significantly Boost Range of Electric Vehicles

Researchers have radically reduced the amount of environmentally harmful fluorine required to stabilize lithium metal batteries, bringing the next generation of high-energy batteries one step closer.
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Brain Fluid Dynamics Underpin Painful Migraine Headaches

New research has shown that proteins released from the brain during migraine with aura are carried to pain-signaling nerves via the cerebrospinal fluid.
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